Northcote, Christchurch

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976 days ago

Got a business that's made your day?

Prospa

It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach … View more
It’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes. 

As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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976 days ago

Stuff Explained launches (free) newsletter

Stuff

Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces … View more
Stuff Explained seeks to explain the 'why' behind the news, delivered straight to your inbox.

Curated by Stuff's Explainer Editor Keith Lynch, the fortnightly newsletter explains everything from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, to the inner workings of the economy, to the forces that are shaping how New Zealanders live. It will feature original explainer reporting keeping you up to date with the biggest issues, along with the very best in Stuff Explained reporting you may have missed.

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976 days ago

Cordless phone with answer machine

Krys from Casebrook

With all cables and the Owner’s manual. One handset. In working conditions
Text/call 022 0446075

Price: $10

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978 days ago

LAWNMOWERS WANTED.

Shaun from Burnside

Hello everybody I'm on the hunt for anyone who may have a broken down petrol rotary mower in the shed running or not gathering dust save the hassle of taking to the dump I am happy to pick up if you have anything at all you can help me with please message me 😊 Thankyou shaun. Also selling… View moreHello everybody I'm on the hunt for anyone who may have a broken down petrol rotary mower in the shed running or not gathering dust save the hassle of taking to the dump I am happy to pick up if you have anything at all you can help me with please message me 😊 Thankyou shaun. Also selling parts cheap. Thanks in advance.

977 days ago

Win a 9 day Southern Dream tour for two.

Stuff

Enjoy a 9 day dream touring experience for two across the South Island and immerse yourself in incredible landscapes, heritage and culture.

Itinerary includes popular destinations such as Queenstown, Dunedin and Doubtful Sound. Terms and Competitions apply.
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978 days ago

Fridge Repair

Judy from Northwood

It would appear to us that the thermostat in our fridge may need replacing. Can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonable repair person please.

979 days ago

THE OPPOSITE VIEW>>>

Robert from Bryndwr

Taking the most perverse view on vaccination, on the views held by the freedom protestors, doesn't necessarily make them seemingly fashionable, correct or right.

979 days ago

Nomination for Queen's Honours..

Robert from Bryndwr

A New Zealand university Humanities Professor is considering advocating for nomination from their peers for Queens Honours (to Dame/Knight) having just gained community recognition for some academic and community roles. Is that how nomination for honours is done? We are considering our nomination … View moreA New Zealand university Humanities Professor is considering advocating for nomination from their peers for Queens Honours (to Dame/Knight) having just gained community recognition for some academic and community roles. Is that how nomination for honours is done? We are considering our nomination for that person....

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978 days ago

Jacket for girls, size 8, brand: Macpac

Tracy from Papanui

It's in a very good condition, too small for my daughter now.

Price: $20

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978 days ago

Big juicy swan plants

Marilyn from Northcote

spray free, lots of leaves. nearly 1 metre tall $5. please tx 0210740328 pick up from northcote

Price: $5

978 days ago

Free 8 seater dining table. Pickup Today 27 Feb.

Duncan from St Albans

Solid table. Marks on surface but sound as. Pick up St Albans. Text 0212443346

Free

978 days ago

We're almost halfway there...

Wasp Wipeout

Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation … View more
Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation drive - so stand with our forests, stand with our native wildlife, stand with our volunteers and show your support.

Donate now and let's rid Aotearoa New Zealand of this destructive pest.
DONATE NOW

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993 days ago

Garden clearance

Lesley from Bishopdale

Coming up I am getting a patio laid and this means I will need to dig up some of my garden. it is quite a full garden with Dahilas, day lillies, annuals, spring bulbs and bedding plants so if anyone is wanting anything you are welcome to come and have a dig around and take what you want. if you … View moreComing up I am getting a patio laid and this means I will need to dig up some of my garden. it is quite a full garden with Dahilas, day lillies, annuals, spring bulbs and bedding plants so if anyone is wanting anything you are welcome to come and have a dig around and take what you want. if you could message me for my address and phone that would be appreciated.

987 days ago

Christchurch's leafy status under threat, urgent action needed to protect city's tree canopy

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Tina Law:
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New figures, released on Thursday by the Christchurch City Council, show 13.5 per cent of the city is covered by tree canopy, some 2 percentage points lower than in 2015-16, when it was 15.6 per cent.

However, the figures are based on data collected in … View more
From reporter Tina Law:
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New figures, released on Thursday by the Christchurch City Council, show 13.5 per cent of the city is covered by tree canopy, some 2 percentage points lower than in 2015-16, when it was 15.6 per cent.

However, the figures are based on data collected in 2018-19 and city councillor Yani Johanson suspects the actual tree loss now would be much greater, possibly double, given the number of trees that have been cut down to make way for housing intensification.

Auckland had a canopy coverage of 18.4 per cent between 2016 and 2018 and in Wellington the tree canopy covered about 30.6 per cent in 2019.

The lack of trees is most stark in some of Christchurch’s lowest socio-economic areas like Hornby and Linwood, sitting at 6.5 per cent and 8.9 per cent respectively. Banks Peninsula has not been included in the study.

Some of the city’s more affluent suburbs have the highest tree cover with Cashmere sitting at 21 per cent and Fendalton at 19 per cent. The Coastal ward, which stretches from Southshore to Brooklands, has 27 per cent coverage, but that includes Bottle Lake Forest. Continue reading here.

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983 days ago

Hundreds of kerbside bins in Christchurch getting missed for collection

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

From reporter Steven Walton:
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Kerbside bins are being missed for collection in hundreds of Christchurch streets.

Throughout November, December, and January, 756 streets did not get their bins emptied on the designated day, according to the Christchurch City Council.

The worst of those … View more
From reporter Steven Walton:
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Kerbside bins are being missed for collection in hundreds of Christchurch streets.

Throughout November, December, and January, 756 streets did not get their bins emptied on the designated day, according to the Christchurch City Council.

The worst of those months was January, when 370 streets had their bins missed – an average of about 17 streets being missed each working day.

The council’s kerbside collection contractor, Waste Management, has a contractual target to miss less than an average of 1.5 streets per working day throughout a month. If a bin is missed, it is expected to be collected by the end of the next working day.

The council's resource recovery manager Ross Trotter said in a statement that the reason for the missed bins was “resourcing due to driver shortages”. He did not elaborate further.

Amalgamated Workers’ Union assistant secretary Lindsay Chappell said the pay for drivers was OK, but the issue was excessive hours.

Chappell said Waste Management was introducing new drivers to the industry, but they were not lasting because of the long hours. Continue reading here.

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